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19 - Astray's Blade

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[00:27] ---
    He's set his sword to the same
    particle band as my beam!
[00:32] ---
    That's right.
[00:34] ---
    This sword has a particle
    alteration coating.
[00:38] ---
    It changes the particle band
    based on the blade direction,
[00:43] ---
    and cuts through the beams.
[00:54] ---
    When you match it to the field's
    control particle band,
[00:58] ---
    this is what happens.
[01:15] ---
    Battle ended.
[01:20] ---
    What an amazing Gunpla!
    How did he build it?
[01:24] ---
    I can't wait to battle him.
[01:27] ---
    Yeah!
[01:30] ---
    Now I've advanced to the best eight.
[01:33] ---
    My next opponent is...
[01:38] ---
    Nils Nielsen.
[01:40] ---
    Can I have a moment with you?
[01:45] ---
    Just as I planned.
[01:48] ---
    I covered up my weakness by acting tough
    Tsuyogari no uragawa ni yowasa wo kakushiteta
[01:53] ---
    But I won't run away anymore
    Nigenai yo korekara wa
[01:56] ---
    Let's fly once again into the sky
    Mou ichido ano sora e
[02:00] ---
    I built, destroyed, and built again
    Tsukuriagetemo kowashite mata tsukutte
[02:03] ---
    Hundreds of times (Again and again!)
    Nanbyakukai mo (Again and again!)
[02:06] ---
    But I knew what it felt like to lose
    Demo makeru itami ni naresugiteta
[02:10] ---
    I wanted to be recognized, spinning my wheels
    Mitomeraretakute karamawatte
[02:14] ---
    Even if I was just acting tough
    Tsuyogari miseta tokoro de
[02:16] ---
    But that just made me feel empty, you know?
    Sore ja jibun ga munashikunaru dake ja nai?
[02:22] ---
    Uh, let's go! (It's time to wake up!)
    Uh ikouka (It’s time to wake up!)
[02:24] ---
    Open your eyes, your strength is clear!
    Me wo samashina tsuyosa wa meikaku
[02:27] ---
    Break through destiny (Fight for yourself!)
    Sadame nante kowase (Fight for yourself!)
[02:29] ---
    Don't look away (Fly again!)
    Me sorasuna (Fly again!)
[02:32] ---
    When you wish to become stronger,
    Tsuyoku naritai to negau koto de
[02:37] ---
    Your wings that once trembled...
    Furueteta hane wa
[02:39] ---
    ...will cut through the darkness
    Yami wo kirisaiteku
[02:43] ---
    I won't be afraid, with you by my side
    Kimi ga iru kara mo kowakunai yo
[02:49] ---
    I grasp your hand in mine
    Sono te nigitte
[02:53] ---
    Because you told me...
    Yowasa datte
[02:54] ---
    ...that my weakness is my strength
    Kimi no tsuyosa to oshiete kureta kara
[03:00] ---
    I was able to stand up again
    Boku wa mata tachiagareta
[03:04] ---
    For you, I'll overcome all pain
    Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
[03:11] ---
    GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
    For you, I'll overcome all pain
    Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
[03:11] ---
    GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
    Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
    Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
[03:13] ---
    Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
    Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
[03:18] ---
    Episode 19
    Astray's Blade
[03:19] ---
    Episode 19
    Astray's Blade
[03:19] ---
    I'll get straight to the point.
[03:22] ---
    We at PPSE are fully prepared
    to be your personal sponsor.
[03:27] ---
    Materials for building Gunpla,
    a state of the art workshop,
[03:31] ---
    and an excellent support team.
[03:34] ---
    We'd provide them free of—
[03:36] ---
    Wait a second.
[03:38] ---
    I already have
    Yajima Trading sponsoring me.
[03:42] ---
    Plus, shouldn't you be backing
    Meijin Kawaguchi of your works team?
[03:49] ---
    To spread Gunpla Battle further,
[03:53] ---
    Chairman Mashita wishes to support
    excellent players more widely.
[03:58] ---
    If you accept our sponsorship,
    we won't ask anything in return.
[04:04] ---
    And we won't cause you trouble.
[04:07] ---
    Nothing in return?
[04:10] ---
    Why are they so eager
    to get me on their side?
[04:13] ---
    What do you think?
[04:15] ---
    I'm honored that you
    think so highly of me.
[04:19] ---
    Well...
[04:21] ---
    I'd gladly accept your sponsorship.
[04:25] ---
    Thank you.
[04:26] ---
    Chairman Mashita
    will be delighted to hear that.
[04:29] ---
    I'll show you to our workshop at—
[04:32] ---
    No, there's no need for that.
[04:35] ---
    My Sengoku Astray is so perfect
    that there's no need to add anything.
[04:41] ---
    But there is one thing
    I'd like to request of PPSE.
[04:46] ---
    What is it?
[04:48] ---
    The Gunpla battle system...
[04:52] ---
    The factory that produces
    Plavsky particle generators.
[04:57] ---
    May I please see it?
[05:00] ---
    The factory?
[05:02] ---
    If I understand the particle's
    manufacturing process,
[05:05] ---
    the matching of my Gunpla and the
    Plavsky particles will vastly improve.
[05:09] ---
    I can't think of any better way
    to strengthen my machine.
[05:14] ---
    I see.
[05:15] ---
    That's why he accepted our sponsorship.
[05:20] ---
    So what will you do?
[05:26] ---
    Alright.
[05:27] ---
    I'll talk to our management to see
    if I can get you permission.
[05:32] ---
    Thank you.
[05:33] ---
    But it might take some time
    before we can get you permission.
[05:39] ---
    Why don't we wait until
    the quarterfinals are over?
[05:43] ---
    Okay. Then if I get permission...
[05:47] ---
    We'll contact you straight away.
[05:55] ---
    Nils Nielsen.
[05:57] ---
    That's why this scientific genius
    suddenly entered the tournament.
[06:02] ---
    To find out the secret of
    the Plavsky particle.
[06:06] ---
    But you see, little boy...
[06:08] ---
    That secret...
[06:09] ---
    That place is off limits.
[06:13] ---
    The factory tour will be
    after the quarterfinals, eh?
[06:18] ---
    That's a very restrictive condition.
[06:20] ---
    There must be a reason.
[06:26] ---
    I'm... I'm scared, Baker.
[06:29] ---
    Don't worry anymore, Chairman.
[06:32] ---
    I-I mean, that boy...
[06:35] ---
    He doesn't seem to remember
    anything right now,
[06:38] ---
    but he could recall everything.
[06:40] ---
    Recall what?
[06:43] ---
    My secret.
[06:45] ---
    And the secret of the Plavsky particle—
[06:49] ---
    Back then, Chairman Mashita said...
[06:52] ---
    that "that boy" might recall his secret,
    and the secret of the Plavsky particle.
[06:56] ---
    The boy the Chairman fears...
[06:59] ---
    And why does my factory tour
    have to be after the quarterfinals?
[07:04] ---
    Judging from the situation,
[07:07] ---
    the boy must be my next opponent.
[07:12] ---
    Either Sei Iori or Reiji.
[07:16] ---
    One of those two must know the secret.
[07:21] ---
    If my deduction is correct, PPSE...
[07:24] ---
    No, Chairman Mashita himself
    wants to get them out of the tournament...
[07:29] ---
    ...before either of them recalls the secret.
[07:32] ---
    And that's why they approached me.
[07:35] ---
    So, even if I defeat them,
[07:39] ---
    I doubt I'll get a factory tour.
[07:42] ---
    It was just a verbal promise.
[07:44] ---
    They can make up
    any reason to call it off...
[07:46] ---
    Huh?
[07:49] ---
    Ow, ow, ow! I give up!
[07:52] ---
    Miss Caroline?! S-Sorry about that!
[07:55] ---
    You really are
    a master of martial arts.
[07:58] ---
    I just have a bit of
    experience in Aikido.
[08:01] ---
    Anyway, what are you doing here?
[08:03] ---
    You're saying I can't cheer
    for my boyfriend?
[08:10] ---
    Huh?
[08:11] ---
    B-Boyfriend?!
[08:12] ---
    Am I the boyfriend?!
[08:14] ---
    Of course.
[08:15] ---
    You accepted my dad's
    company's sponsorship.
[08:18] ---
    My dad's things are my things. Meaning...
[08:22] ---
    You're mine, too!
[08:27] ---
    That formula is incorrect!
[08:30] ---
    It doesn't follow reason or logic!
[08:33] ---
    I'm not good enough for you?
[08:37] ---
    Not good enough?!
[08:40] ---
    N-No, I'm honored.
[08:49] ---
    Tomorrow is the battle between
    Nils Nielsen, Sei and Reiji.
[08:53] ---
    We can't miss it.
[08:55] ---
    That boy Nils hasn't shown us
    his true power yet...
[09:00] ---
    The technique he used on Greco
    in the American final round.
[09:08] ---
    Who do you think will win?
[09:10] ---
    That's obvious.
[09:12] ---
    Whoever's feelings are strongest.
[09:19] ---
    I know what choice I have to make.
[09:23] ---
    The choice that takes me
    toward my goal the fastest.
[09:28] ---
    I'm sorry to take your time.
[09:31] ---
    Mr. Iori. Mr. Reiji.
[09:33] ---
    You can just call me Sei, Nils.
[09:36] ---
    Yeah, and just call me Reiji.
[09:38] ---
    Alright.
[09:40] ---
    So, what did you want from us?
[09:43] ---
    We have a battle tomorrow.
[09:45] ---
    Wouldn't it be bad if someone sees us
    meeting at a place like this?
[09:50] ---
    Sei. Reiji.
[09:51] ---
    Do you know the special properties
    of Plavsky particles?
[09:56] ---
    Huh?
[09:57] ---
    I just know they're special particles
    that can move Gunpla.
[10:01] ---
    Do you know how they're made?
[10:04] ---
    I don't know...
[10:06] ---
    How would I know?
[10:09] ---
    Please recall it.
[10:10] ---
    Recall?
[10:12] ---
    Yes.
[10:13] ---
    According to my deduction,
[10:15] ---
    one of you knows
    the secret of the particles.
[10:18] ---
    Us?
[10:20] ---
    Yes. I don't expect you to
    remember it right away.
[10:22] ---
    But when you do, if you promise
    that you'll tell me the secret,
[10:28] ---
    I'll withdraw from tomorrow's battle.
[10:33] ---
    Hey... What did you just say?
[10:35] ---
    I said I'll let you win.
[10:38] ---
    You...!
[10:40] ---
    Nils, are you serious?
[10:43] ---
    Of course.
[10:45] ---
    The whole reason I entered
    this championship...
[10:48] ---
    ...was to find PPSE's hidden method
    of generating Plavsky particles.
[10:54] ---
    Th-That's why you entered
    the championship...?
[10:57] ---
    You want to win the championship.
[11:01] ---
    It's a win-win.
[11:03] ---
    I can't believe it.
[11:05] ---
    What's the point of winning like that?
[11:09] ---
    Everyone in the tournament works
    so hard to build and fight Gunpla.
[11:13] ---
    Don't you know that?!
[11:16] ---
    I understand, but I can't relate to them.
[11:19] ---
    It's a mere battle of toys.
[11:22] ---
    The Plavsky particle could well have
    revolutionary applications in every field.
[11:29] ---
    If so, then revealing its secret
    will lead to scientific advancement.
[11:34] ---
    Do that somewhere else!
[11:36] ---
    This arena is for Gunpla Battle!
[11:39] ---
    This is the best way to
    get closer to the heart of PPSE!
[11:42] ---
    Don't insult those who
    are fighting in earnest!
[11:45] ---
    I'm in earnest, too!
[11:46] ---
    Your earnestness is different from ours!
[11:51] ---
    Reiji.
[11:52] ---
    Sei, there's no need
    to talk to this guy.
[11:56] ---
    So is this negotiation over?
[11:59] ---
    You said your name is Nils.
[12:01] ---
    If you want something, win it yourself
    and don't beg someone else.
[12:06] ---
    Win it myself?
[12:07] ---
    That's what I said.
[12:09] ---
    If you win tomorrow's battle,
    we'll do whatever you say!
[12:13] ---
    Is that okay, Sei?
[12:15] ---
    Yeah!
[12:17] ---
    I'll hold you to that.
[12:20] ---
    I'm strong, you know.
[12:23] ---
    Sure, your Gunpla's strong, but...
[12:29] ---
    We're going to win!
    We're going to win!
[12:36] ---
    We now begin match three
    of the quarterfinals.
[12:45] ---
    It looks like those
    two are fired up today.
[12:48] ---
    We're definitely gonna win, Sei!
[12:50] ---
    Yeah!
[12:51] ---
    Beginning Plavsky particle dispersal.
[12:57] ---
    Field 11, Castle.
[13:02] ---
    Sei Iori.
[13:03] ---
    Reiji.
[13:04] ---
    Star Build Strike!
[13:05] ---
    Let's go!
[13:08] ---
    Where is he, Sei?
[13:10] ---
    Over there!
[13:12] ---
    The castle tower!
[13:36] ---
    The beam was cut in half!
[13:38] ---
    Just as I thought,
    a rifle's no good against that.
[13:42] ---
    Iori.
[13:44] ---
    Not just the rifle.
[13:45] ---
    The particle-absorbing shield, too.
[13:49] ---
    It's useless against the Sengoku Astray
    that has no beam weapons.
[13:54] ---
    Just like you said, it's no use.
[13:57] ---
    Seems so.
[13:59] ---
    Then...
[14:02] ---
    Activating RG system!
[14:12] ---
    There's only one way!
[14:14] ---
    I see.
[14:16] ---
    That's not a wrong choice.
[14:19] ---
    But...
[14:20] ---
    No matter what you do,
    my victory is certain!
[14:26] ---
    Sorry!
[14:33] ---
    So fast!
[14:46] ---
    Take this!
[14:48] ---
    Build Knuckle!
[15:05] ---
    What?
[15:06] ---
    The acceleration of its fist
    made the particle band transform!
[15:12] ---
    Gotcha!
[15:26] ---
    Wh...?!
[15:27] ---
    What?!
    Wh...?!
[15:33] ---
    That technique is
    the one that beat Greco!
[15:37] ---
    People call this...
[15:38] ---
    ..."particle fa jin."
[15:41] ---
    Fa jin?!
[15:42] ---
    Mr. Ral, what's "fa jin?"
[15:45] ---
    It's the ultimate secret of
    the Chinese martial arts.
[15:48] ---
    By sending your own "chi" energy
    into the opponent's body,
[15:52] ---
    you can destroy them from within.
[15:54] ---
    A Gunpla used that technique?
[15:57] ---
    He probably used
    Plavsky particles instead of chi.
[16:02] ---
    That's odd.
[16:04] ---
    He named his Gunpla "Sengoku,"
    but he's using Chinese martial arts.
[16:09] ---
    I told you that I'm strong.
[16:16] ---
    Don't get too excited.
[16:20] ---
    Wh-What?!
[16:24] ---
    The Build Knuckle reached him!
[16:27] ---
    Reiji, one more attack!
[16:29] ---
    Yeah!
[16:32] ---
    How dare you!
[16:32] ---
    Build Knuckle!
[16:35] ---
    Particle fa jin!
[16:54] ---
    No! Do it!
[16:56] ---
    Not yet!
[16:59] ---
    Discontinued.
[17:02] ---
    What happened?
[17:05] ---
    May we have your attention.
[17:07] ---
    This battle has been temporarily suspended
    due to technical difficulties.
[17:11] ---
    After one minute for repairs,
    the battle will resume. Please stand by.
[17:18] ---
    I'll work on the right arm.
    Reiji, can you do the left one?
[17:22] ---
    Of course!
[17:30] ---
    How dare you hurt
    my perfectly built Astray...!
[17:35] ---
    How dare you...!
[17:38] ---
    Iori!
[17:41] ---
    Keep it up!
[17:46] ---
    Nils!
[17:49] ---
    Win for me!
[17:53] ---
    Please shut up.
[17:56] ---
    15 seconds until battle resumes.
[17:59] ---
    Restarting Plavsky particle dispersal.
[18:07] ---
    Sei, what are you doing?!
[18:09] ---
    Hurry!
[18:12] ---
    Sei!
[18:15] ---
    No, they'll be disqualified!
[18:17] ---
    Sei!
[18:21] ---
    Resuming battle.
[18:24] ---
    They made it!
[18:26] ---
    That's good!
[18:30] ---
    I'll beat you this time...
[18:34] ---
    ...with my Sengoku Astray!
[18:36] ---
    You're the one who'll get beaten!
[18:38] ---
    No, it's you guys.
[18:41] ---
    The winner will be...
[18:43] ---
    Me!
[18:45] ---
    Us!
    Us!
[18:50] ---
    Maximum power output!
[18:58] ---
    Wh-What's this reaction...?
[19:02] ---
    The fa jin particles didn't get through?
[19:07] ---
    The right arm is
    covered with instant glue!
[19:13] ---
    No wonder the particles
    couldn't get through.
[19:16] ---
    But in this state,
    its Build Knuckle can't—
[19:18] ---
    It can!
[19:22] ---
    By using the particles
    flowing through the Build Strike,
[19:25] ---
    our Gunpla can move!
[19:30] ---
    What nerve...!
[19:53] ---
    Particle fa jin!
[20:08] ---
    This is the last attack!
[20:12] ---
    RG...
[20:14] ---
    Build...
[20:16] ---
    ...Knuckle!
    ...Knuckle!
[20:26] ---
    Battle ended.
[20:31] ---
    They won!
[20:32] ---
    Yes!
[20:34] ---
    They did it!
[20:35] ---
    Oh my. I'm impressed.
[20:47] ---
    Nice, Sei!
[20:54] ---
    The next time we battle,
    I'll definitely win!
[21:00] ---
    I thought you were going to
    bring up that particle thing again.
[21:03] ---
    Huh?!
[21:05] ---
    Hey now, were you so caught up
    in the battle that you forgot?
[21:11] ---
    So you do like Gunpla, after all.
[21:16] ---
    We'll be your opponents anytime, Nils.
[21:19] ---
    But we're gonna win next time, too.
[21:26] ---
    Nils.
[21:27] ---
    Sorry about yesterday.
    I misunderstood you.
[21:30] ---
    After battling with you, I get it now.
[21:32] ---
    If we can do anything for you, just tell us.
[21:35] ---
    See you.
[21:40] ---
    Nils.
[21:43] ---
    I'm sorry, Caroline.
[21:45] ---
    I lost.
[21:47] ---
    You were great out there.
[21:49] ---
    No.
[21:50] ---
    I was so caught up
    in solving the mystery,
[21:53] ---
    that I didn't even understand myself.
[21:57] ---
    I like Gunpla.
[22:03] ---
    Don't worry.
[22:05] ---
    Yajima Trading will continue
    to give full support to you.
[22:12] ---
    Of course, so will I.
[22:15] ---
    Because I'm your girlfriend.
[22:37] ---
    I was nibbling potato chips and it hit me
    Poteto chippusu tabetetara futo omotta
[22:40] ---
    (Hold dear my days)
[22:43] ---
    How many years have I been eating the same thing?
    Nanjuunen onaji mon tabetsuzuketeirun darou
[22:47] ---
    (Fight your fears)
[22:49] ---
    People tell me I need to act my age
    Mou otona nandakara tte iu kedo
[22:52] ---
    (I go my way)
[22:55] ---
    But it's not like I can turn against something I love
    Suki na mono wo kirai ni nareru wake nado nainda
[22:59] ---
    (Normal life)
[23:01] ---
    I put all my energy into childish things
    Taai nai koto mo zenryoku toukyuu
[23:06] ---
    Doesn't matter if you're young or old,
    Muchuu ni nareru kodomo mo
[23:09] ---
    you can lose yourself in something
    Otona mo kankei nai
[23:12] ---
    Let's keep on walking at the same rhythm
    Kawaranai rizumu de arukitsuzukete yukou
[23:18] ---
    True, our stride is a little longer now
    Maa hohaba wa sukoshi dake ookiku natta keredo
[23:24] ---
    The sunset from back then colors our skies today
    Ano hi no yuuhi wa kyou mo sora wo someyuku
[23:30] ---
    I want to be a fool tomorrow,
    Nee ashita mo gojuunengo mo
[23:34] ---
    and even 50 years from now
    Baka yattetainda
[23:37] ---
    The short-pants spirit goes on
    Tsuzuite yuku hanpan supirit
[23:39] ---
    Let's whistle a tune and head home
    Kuchibue fuite kaerou
[23:44] ---
    The never-ending short-pants spirit
    Never-ending hanpan supirit
[23:47] ---
    Our childhood will go on forever
    Owaranai childhood
[23:56] ---
    Fellini's quarterfinal has begun.
[23:58] ---
    Reiji, that fighter is...!
[24:00] ---
    Next episode, "Aila's Betrayal."
[24:01] ---
    Next episode, "Aila's Betrayal."
[24:02] ---
    Tell us it's a lie, Miss Aina!
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